05 Connections
Listening through an external AV amplifier
In order to enjoy surround sound from DVD discs, you'll need to connect this unit to an AV amplifier using an optical (TOSLINK) fiber cable (supplied with PDV-LC20 European model). After connecting up, make sure that you set up the audio output correctly from the setup menu—see pages 43, 44.
Note that when an optical fiber cable is connected the CD anti-shock system does not work. Take care not to jolt the player to prevent it from skipping.
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
English
DC IN 9.8V | AUDIO | VIDEO |
– + | IN/OUT | IN/OUT |
Remove protective | Optical digital input |
cover before use | |
| DIGITAL IN |
| OPTICAL |
Optical fiber cable (TOSLINK to miniplug)
Tips for using the digital output
You can also use the digital output to hook up this player to a digital recorder (MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.), or two channel amplifier with an optical digital input. In this case, make sure that you set up the audio output so that only PCM audio is output.
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Built-in screen
PDV-LC20
Important Safety Instructions
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
English
Congratulations on Your Purchase
For Canadian model
Features
Before You Start
Contents
Checking whats in the box
Optional accessories
PDV-BT20 battery pack PDV-BT25 high capacity battery pack
Playing recordable CDs
Disc types
Playing DVD-RW discs
Using this player with DVD discs
DVD disc features
You may come across the following marks on disc boxes
Number of audio languages
Preparation for use
Pull out the film from the back of the remote control unit
Setting the TV system
Connecting up to your TV
With the power on the power indicator lights green
Plugging in and switching on
Press and hold the 3 on button until the player switches on
Load a disc
Playing discs
Make sure that the disc clicks into place properly
Push the disc cover shut Press 3 to start playback
To pause playback, press
Resuming play
To skip back/forward a chapter or track, press 4á1 or
To stop playback, press
Navigating disc menus
US and Canadian models only
To restart normal playback, press
During playback, press e, 8 or E to pause the disc
Use the e and E buttons to go to the previous/next frame
Slow forward play
Playing slow-motion video
Slow reverse play
Use e and E to change the play speed
Taking out the disc, switching off and unplugging
Press Setup
Make sure that the player is switched on
Select the type of TV you have
Select Start
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Compatible with
Congratulations, set up is complete
Select Save Changes to make the settings
Press Setup to exit
Press repeatedly to choose between
Press Search Mode to choose a search mode
Title Chapter/Track Time Off
For 45 minutes into the disc, press 4 , 5 , 0
You want Remember to hold down Shift while
Direct search
Press +10, 2 for 26, press +10, +10 Etc
Disc can be stopped or playing
Press Angle to switch the camera angle
Switching camera angles
Switching subtitles
Switching subtitles and audio languages
Switching audio language
Press Audio repeatedly to display/switch the audio language
¥ During playback, press Audio to change the audio channel
Current playback channels are indicated on-screen
Program play mode
Using repeat play
For CD/Video CD
Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Repeat Off
Looping a section of a disc
Enter the title/chapter numbers for your program list
Making program lists
Press Program
Press Program Enter the track numbers for your program list
All the following steps move up one
Programming tips
¥ To view the program list press
To stop the disc and cancel random playback, press
Using random play
Press Random to start random play
¥ To start random chapter play, press RANDOM, then Enter
If you want to stop playback here, press
Bookmarking a place on a disc
You can’t use bookmarking with DVD-RW discs
To recall memorized settings, just load the disc
Memorizing disc settings
Press COND.MEM during playback to memorize settings
Condition Memory is displayed on-screen
Built-in LCD screen
To show/switch the information displayed, press Display
Displays when playing
Information DVD-RW Disc Title Original Play List
Displays when stopped
OSD settings
Using the Setup menu
Setup Menu Mode
OSD language
Default setting Position Ð Normal
Video settings
On Screen Display
TV Screen Size
Picture Quality
Angle Indicator
Video Out
Still Picture
Dolby Digital Out
Audio settings
DTS Out
96kHz PCM Out
Mpeg Out
Set in Setup Navigator Default Mpeg
Digital Out
Audio DRC
Default Setting English
Language settings
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Default Setting w/Subtitle
Language and Subtitle Language settings
Auto Language
DVD Language
If the Audio Language and Subtitle
Subtitle Display
Subtitle Off
Changing the parental lock level
Parental Lock
Select Level Change
Select a new level
Select Password Change
Changing your password
Input a new password, then press Enter
Screen Saver
Change OSD
Other settings
Change Audio
Change Subtitle
Chapter Search
Title Search
Track Search
Playback Control
Switch the power off
Resetting all the player settings
Connections
Tips for using the digital output
Connecting to a TV using the S-Video cable
Watching an external video source PDV-LC20 only
Listening through headphones
PDV-20
Top panel controls
Illustration shows the PDV-LC20
Player front
Player rear
Player right side
Counter display
Display PDV-20 only
Title/chapter/track number display
11 96kHz
Adjusts the screen brightness
Adjusts the color depth
LCD screen PDV-LC20 only
Flipping the screen
Setup menu page 21
Remote control
COND. MEM.
Return Clear pages 17 3 Play 18 7 Stop page 15 Program
Fit the battery holder back into place
Replacing the battery
Pull out the battery holder as shown below
Cleaning the LCD Screen
Cleaning the player
Cleaning the lens
Taking care of your player
Handling optic fibre cable
Location
Use in a well-ventilated room
DonÕt
Storing discs
Taking care of your discs
Discs to avoid
Pen or other sharp-tipped writing Instrument
Glossary
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
Optical digital output
PBC PlayBack Control Video CD only
Regions DVD only
Troubleshooting
Power automatically turns off
DVDs and CDs play at different volumes
No picture from the LCD screen PDV-LC20 only
Player gets hot
Screen sizes and disc formats
Recharging the battery pack
Attaching the battery pack
Check that the battery is securely attached
It is attached to the player or not
Checking the remaining battery power
Detaching the battery pack
Lift the player clear from the battery pack
Release tab
Language code list
DVD, video CD and CD system
Specifications
Additional Information
Pioneer Corporation